Leaflets and information

In this section you will find the full range of leaflets and information which can be found in your estate office, without leaving the comfort of your home. We endeavour to keep this list current, but if you think we are missing anything, do get in touch by emailing housingeditor@hackneyhomes.org.uk
Click on the appropriate section name. This will take you to the leaflets of your choice.
For general advice and guidance about Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit, check out the suite of leaflets on the Benefit Leaflets website.

Your Tenancy

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PDF Document Paying your rent
         
This leaflet explains the many ways you can pay your rent and housing benefit costs.

PDF Document Problems paying your rent          
This leaflet explains the consequences of not paying your rent and the action you should take if you cannot pay.

PDF Document Moving into your new home           This leaflet gives you information about how we will support you when moving into a Hackney Homes property.

          This leaflet provides information about the conditions of the introductory tenancy

          This booklet explains how Hackney Homes is working with residents.

          This leaflet provides information on how to end your tenancy.

PDF DocumentEnding a tenancy after a tenant dies           This leaflet provides information on how to end a tenancy after the tenant dies.
PDF Document Services for Older People           This leaflet provides information about the various services provided by Hackney Homes, Hackney Council and various agencies to older people living in the borough.
PDF Document Hackney Support          
This leaflet provides details of the 'generic floating support' service which is available to tenants of Hackney Homes


Living in Hackney

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        This leaflet explains where tenants can park their cars and how to apply for parking permits.

        This leaflet tells you about the services you can expect from Estate Environment Services, when to expect these services, who will deliver them and how you can contact the cleaning team for your area.

PDF Document Financial Advice         This leaflet explains how you can access help and advice if you are in debt or need help with making your rent payments.

Reporting repairs

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PDF Document Repairs and Maintenance for tenants         This leaflet provides information about the service that you can expect from the Hackney Homes repairs and maintenance service and how you can contact us to report repairs.

PDF Document Reporting a Repair         This leaflet provides information about the service that you can expect from the Hackney Homes repairs and maintenance service when you report a repair.
PDF DocumentOut of Hours         This leaflet provides information about the service that you can expect from the Hackney Homes repairs and maintenance service when you report a repair outside of normal working hours.
PDF Document Maintaining your home to a decent standard         This leaflet provides information about the service that you can expect from Hackney Homes when we carry out ongoing repairs and maintenance to your home including Decent Homes.
        This flyer explains how you can report a repair to the housing Contact Centre.

        This flyer gives you the dates and locations for repairs surgeries (where you can report a repair directly to the team) on your estate.

PDF Document Repairs Recharge Policy         This leaflet provides information about the repairs recharge policy which details how Hackney Homes will charge tenants for repairs incurred as a result of their wilful damage or neglect of the property.

PDF Document Vulnerable Tenants Policy         This leaflet provides information about how Hackney Homes repairs service will deliver services to tenants who are vulnerable and need just a little bit extra of consideration and support.

PDF Document Decorating your home         This leaflet gives you some handy hints and advice about decorating the inside of your home. From painting to wallpapering, gain some tips to get you started and ensure you have the right tools to work in a safe environment.


Staying safe at home and on your estate

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        This leaflets explains our commitment to preventing ans tackling nuisance and anti-social behaviour from neighbours and other individuals.

PDF Document Report Anti Social Behaviour out of hours         This leaflet provides information on the out of hours service that is available for residents to report anti social behaviour.
PDF Document Domestic violence         This leaflet explains what domestic violence is and how residents can report it. There is also information on the service we provide for domestic violence victims.

PDF Document Hate crime         This leaflet explains what hate crime is and how residents can report it. There is also information on the service we provide for victims of hate crime.

PDF Document Asbestos         This leaflet provides you with information about asbestos and what to do if you suspect asbestos is present within your home.
PDF Document CCTV and Crime Reduction in Hackney         This leaflet provides you with information about the use of Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) in Hackney.

Leaseholder information

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PDF Document Home Ownership Services         This leaflet explains the services provided to residents who want to buy their council home.


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Services provided to leaseholders and freeholders
        This leaflet explains the services provided to leaseholders and greeholders.
PDF DocumentLeaseholder estimate service charges 2010/11 This leaflet provides information about how the service charges for leaseholders for 2010/11 will be calculated.
PDF DocumentLeaseholder estimate service charges 2009/10         This leaflet provides information about how the service charges for leaseholders for 2009/10 will be calculated.
PDF Document Actual service charges 2007/08        
This leaflet provides information about your service charges for 2007/08 and the different options available for you to pay this.
        This leaflet provides leaseholders with information and answers questions about the Decent Homes works being carried out across the Borough.


Get Involved

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PDF DocumentCompliments and complaints           This leaflet explains how residents can provide us with a compliment or complaint.

PDF Document Resident Involvement          
This flyer explains Hackney Homes commitment to encouraging residents to take part in decision making.
          This brochure explains the Pride of place scheme and how residents can be in the draw quarterly to win £500 of home improvements.


Services for elderly and disabled residents

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PDF Document Help with equipment and adapting your home           This leaflet is about the Equipment and Adaptations Service and details information and advice for residents who have a disability or who find it difficult to move around their home.

PDF Document Support services for older people           This leaflet provides information on the support services available to older residents living in Hackney.

Decent Homes

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          This information pack is provided to residents about to get Decent Homes works. It explains the process and what to expect.

          This leaflet provides leaseholders with information and answers questions about the Decent Homes works being carried out across the Borough.

          This leaflet translated into Turkish provides leaseholders with information and answers questions about the Decent Homes works being carried out across the Borough.

PDF Document Jobs and training opportunities on the Decent Homes Programme           This leaflet provides information about who to contact for training and job opportunities within the construction industry right here in Hackney.

Our service standards

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PDF Document Customer Care         This leaflet explains the service that you can expect when you contact us by phone, visit or email.
PDF Document Contacting us         This leaflet provides information about contacting Hackney Homes and the standards of service that you can expect.
PDF Document Customer service standards         This booklet explains the service that you can expect from Hackney Homes across a number of service areas. These were developed in conjunction with residents.

   

 

 

This document is the Single Equality Scheme for Hackney Homes. This scheme provides a framework for integrating equality and diversity in all that we do as a provider of services, employer, partner and purchaser of goods and services.  The scheme will address the needs of seven equality groups including: race, disability, gender, gender reassignment, religion or belief, sexual orientation and age.